Arianrhod
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Schizophrenia is defined as psychosis. MRIs reveal distinct differences in the brains of schizophrenics vs non-schizophrenics. Talk therapy seldom helps, because the schizophrenic's ability to process reality is impaired.I think I get what Arian is saying.. Psychologists/Psychiatrists are just "people" - they are just using man-made ideas and manipulating them to "try" to help others.
Some people are just fucked up and will always be that way.
It's a racket.
A distinction needs to be made between frank psychosis and lesser conditions that can - and should - be treated.
Examples? X vs. Y?
Something such as PTSD, to give one example, is the outcome of life experience(s). Someone who's been in combat, a bad auto accident, etc. will display symptoms and behaviors that can be addressed by therapy, often in combination with medications, and can be helped.
What about things like Alcoholism or Sexual Dysfunction?
Addictions (alcohol, controlled substances) can be addressed - again, with a combination of psych therapy and medications, especially meds in the early withdrawal stage - with a great deal of success if the client is willing to stick with the protocol and not relapse.
Sexual dysfunction? I don't know. If it's just physical, there are lots of meds that can solve that. If there's some underlying psychological reason (surviving sexual abuse, for example), then the cause should be addressed.
Think of it this way: You pick up an old, rotten piece of lumber, and you get a sliver in your hand. Do you wash out the injury and slap a Band-aid on it without removing the sliver? Therapy helps you remove the sliver so that you can heal.